Shell Frame: Get a wooden or cardboard frame from a craft store, and glue shells or other beach trip memorabilia on it.

Your Own Little Beach Ornament: Find a clear plastic ornament that you can put sand and shells in. Thanks to our old neighbors for this idea! For a full DIY, see MomDot’s tutorial on the Beach Themed Christmas Ornament.

Homemade Sand Art: Dye your own sand and layer in glass bottles or hurricane candleholders. If you collect sand from the beach, make sure to sift it before dyeing and follow these steps.

Beach Vacation Certificate – My Favorite!: Let your loved one know about a beach trip you’ve planned by attaching a note to a piece of tropical fruit or to a can of Spam (if you’re Hawaii-bound).

Hi there!

Hi, I’m Katie, a writer and mom to Little J. We live in coastal San Diego, where the beaches are gorgeous and kid-friendly too!

We’ve traveled to every beach in California to find the best beaches for babies and kids. We’ve picked up a few tips along the way too! We’re here to help you plan an easy, fun beach vacation with babies, toddlers or kids.